Nurse Practitioner/ Transitional Nurse Practitioner (Clinical Nurse Consultant L

Requisition ID: REQ689288

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time working a minimum of 16 hours per week . Temporary roles are available to visa holders, with contracts issued in accordance with visa conditions. Visa holders will be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified. 

Remuneration: Nurse Practitioner: $79.81 - $85.45 per hour, Clinical Nurse Consultant Gde 2: $75.35 - $76.86 + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Liverpool Hospital

Applications close: 13/09/26

Contact: Kirsty Minter - Nurse Manager Liverpool NICU on *************@health.nsw.gov.au or 0428 464 *** 

  Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.     

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia. 
 

Achieve Something Great 

• Lead advanced neonatal care within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to supporting vulnerable infants and their families. 
• Develop and implement evidence‑based clinical practices that enhance outcomes for preterm and critically ill newborns. 
• Support a cohesive and highly skilled NICU workforce through mentorship, education, and clinical leadership 
• Contribute to a positive, family‑centred culture within Liverpool Hospital’s busy tertiary NICU, where teamwork and compassion underpin every interaction. 
• Shape service innovation and quality improvement initiatives that strengthen neonatal care across South Western Sydney. 

 

Are You the Right Fit? 

• Adapts quickly to changing clinical priorities and remains focused under pressure. 
• Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail in fast‑paced neonatal environments. 
• Applies active listening and clear communication to support families during highly emotional and complex care journeys. 
• Shows compassion, resilience, and a calm, thoughtful approach to clinical decision‑making. 
• Collaborates effectively within a multidisciplinary team and values shared learning and collective problem‑solving. 
• Maintains a strong commitment to evidence‑based practice, continuous improvement, and reflective clinical leadership. 

 

Selection Criteria 
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below. 

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• As a Transitional Nurse Practitioner you must have 5 years full-time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field. An approved postgraduate nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to the field in which the employee is appointed, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organization. As a Nurse Practitioner you must Hold a Master’s Degree meeting eligibility for endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Be authorised by the NMBA in accordance with s95 of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (NSW) No 86a to use the protected title of 'Nurse Practitioner' and therefore utilise the extensions to clinical practice including prescribing, referral, diagnosis, initiation of diagnostics and discharge from care.
• Provide an example of a neonatal or acute care situation where you used advanced assessment and autonomous decision‑making. What was the outcome?

• Describe how you support families and work with multidisciplinary teams during complex or emotionally challenging care episodes. 

   

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• Position Information

  • Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

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• Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

  • We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

  • We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

• Aboriginal Workforce 

  • For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

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